On Tuesday, July 6th, the following press release was distributed:

For immediate release

Contact: Ben Robison, (702)397-2008, admin@moapavalleyinc.info

July 6, 2010

Moapa Valley achieves milestone for incorporation

Logandale – On Tuesday July 6^th, The Moapa Valley Incorporation Committee submitted a Petition for Incorporation with 1,376 signatures. State law required the committee to gather signatures from one-third of all registered voters who reside in the lower valley. 41% of registered Moapa Valley voters signed the petition.

The Clark County Clerk now has 30 days to validate the signatures. Once validated, a feasibility study will begin. The purpose of the feasibility study is to determine if an incorporated city would be financially viable by analyzing likely revenue and expenses. Once complete, this study – which could take up to twelve months to conduct – will be available for valley residents to review and ask questions. Residents will then have the opportunity to vote on becoming a city.

“Incorporation is something that has been discussed for years in the valley, and some say we should have done it years ago. I look forward to seeing the study and having the opportunity to make an informed decision,” said Ron Dalley, a longtime valley resident.

Committee member Byron Mills stated that, “This is a unique, rural community with its own challenges and opportunities, different from those of the Las Vegas Valley. I’m excited about this feasibility study because it will help us determine if it makes sense to incorporate and thus have autonomy in addressing those challenges and opportunities.”

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